The Museum is run entirely by a small number of volunteers and every effort is made to open both establishments as listed.

The Museum is opened Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays between 11am to 3.30pm. The Museum is closed on Christmas and Good Friday. The Research Centre is opened Friday and Saturday only between 11am to 3.00pm. The Research Centre is closed during a period between Christmas and New Year.

On Code Red days both the Creswick Museum and Research Centre will be closed.